Mediterranean Turtle

The Iberian pond turtle (Mauremys leprosa), also known as the Mediterranean pond turtle or Mediterranean turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species is endemic to southwestern Europe and northwestern Africa.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Mediterranean Turtle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Mauremys rivulata
• Mauremys caspica
• Actinemys pallida
• Actinemys marmorata
• Trachemys gaigeae
• Mauremys japonica

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Testudines

Family

Geoemydidae

Genus

Mauremys

Species

Mauremys leprosa

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